FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Z GALLERIE AND THE ZEIDEN FAMILY RECEIVE SHINING STAR AWARD FROM
PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. U.S.A. (Nov. 30,
2004) - The
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) honored Z Gallerie, America’s
premiere lifestyle home furnishing and accessory retailer, and
founders Joe Zeiden, Carole Malfatti and Mike Zeiden with its Shining
Star Award, given to a volunteer or organization who demonstrates
outstanding commitment, leadership and compassion for the lives
and spirits of individuals and families dealing with pancreatic
cancer. The award was presented to Z Gallerie and its founders
on Nov. 13th during PanCAN’s “An Evening
with the Stars” celebrity gala for pancreatic cancer. PanCAN
is the first, national patient-based advocacy organization for
the pancreatic cancer community, including patients, families,
medical researchers and physicians.
“Z Gallerie has been an incredible friend to PanCAN,” said
Julie Fleshman, president and CEO of PanCAN. “For the second
year in a row, the Zeiden family has held special shopping nights
to benefit our organization. When we launched Pancreatic Cancer
Awareness Month this November, they helped make it a memorable
and notable occasion with a presentation and gathering at their
beautiful Sherman Oaks store. They have been extremely generous
with their money, time and support. This is a family that truly
gives back to the community.”
In addition to its generous donations to PanCAN, Z Gallerie helps
create greater awareness throughout the country about the devastating
effects of pancreatic cancer. PanCAN volunteers from around the
country participated in the shopping event by providing information
about PanCAN to customers. Shirley Zeiden, mother of the Z Gallerie
founders, passed away as a result of the disease in 2002.
About Z Gallerie
Founded by Joe Zeiden, Carole
Malfatti and Mike Zeiden in 1979, Z Gallerie began as a small poster
shop in Sherman Oaks, Calif. The siblings operated the store by
day and framed posters by night in the garage of their parents’ home
in Van Nuys, Calif. Much has changed since 1979, however; the siblings,
with the help and dedication of over 1,000 employees, retain a
family culture and remain a privately owned company. Z Gallerie
currently has 59 retail locations in 17 states and is headquartered
in the Los Angeles area. Additional buying offices are located
in Berkeley, Calif.
About PanCAN
PanCAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
founded in 1999 by surviving family members of individuals who died
of pancreatic cancer. The organization works to focus national attention
on the need to find a cure for pancreatic cancer, and provides public
and professional education embracing the urgent need for more research,
effective treatments, prevention programs and early detection methods.
Visit www.pancan.org to obtain
more information, e-mail info@pancan.org,
or call 1-877-272-6226 . #
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Media Contacts:
Jennifer Beaver/Aaron Kiel
PanCAN Public Relations Consultants
Phone: 562-983-8117 / 562-983-8113
Email: jbeaver@akprgroup.com
Email: akiel@akprgroup.com
Company Contacts:
Julie Fleshman
PanCAN President & CEO
Phone: 310-725-0025
Email: jfleshman@pancan.org
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